Technofix (GE 258), Huki (546) en Marx Toys - Postwar vehicles produced in the American occupation zone. - Wind-up tin toy - 1940-1949 - Germany

A lot of three tin litho toy objects is offered. The lot consists of two postwar vehicles produced in the American occupation zone in Germany and a prewar climber monkey from the American manufacturer Marx Toys.

Object 1: Technofix Motorcycle (Model GE 258, U.S. Zone Germany)
This is a tin wind-up motorcycle ('Fendt Aufwind') from the German manufacturer Technofix, model number GE 258. The item was produced in the postwar period (circa 1948–1955) in the American occupation zone in Germany. The side bears the imprint "MADE IN U.S.-ZONE GERMANY U.S. PAT. appl." The model is supplied with the wind-up key. The mechanism is intact and winds, but currently runs with resistance. The interior requires maintenance (lubrication) to function smoothly again. The lithography shows signs of aging.

Object 2: Huki Airplane 'Looping Ace' (Model 546, U.S. Zone Germany)
This is an original vintage tin toy airplane ('Looping Ace' stunt plane, model number 546) from the German toy maker Huki (Hubert Kienberger). Although the initials "HK" on the wings are sometimes linked to Hammerer & Co. (Vienna), this particular model is known as a Huki issue. The airplane was produced from the late 1940s to the early 1950s. The rear of the wings is stamped with "MADE IN US-ZONE" and "GERMANY". It comes with the wind-up key. The wind-up mechanism works but runs with resistance and needs maintenance.

Object 3: Marx Toys 'Climbing Monkey' (Zippo / Jocko)
This is a climber (Zippo or Jocko the Climbing Monkey) produced by Louis Marx & Co. around the 1930s. The toy is made of lithographed tin (tin litho).